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Jan 19, 2011

The "I just felt like Running" Virtual 5k

Hi everyone:

First things first:  I ran 6 miles today that was on my schedule.  And I ran outside.  Actually, I ran on the treadmill.  I wasted time and got all dressed to go outside to find ice on the sidewalks/streets so I came back inside where it's safe.

Second, I have decided to host a Virtual 5k.  Now, I can't promise it will be as extensive as Adam's over at I am Boring.  I mean, that was a ton of work for him but I'll do my best not to disappoint.  SOOOOO......... here's the details and more to follow:






































In case you can't read it - I know it's a little small, here are the details:

Place:  You decide!  If in Detroit area, Stoney Creek Metro Park, 9am.  Details to follow for locals.
Distance:  5k but you can make it part of another race or longer run.
Date:  3/5/11 but anytime up to a week before or a week after is Ok with me.
Prize:  To be announced; times will be on the honor system.

One thing I will also require is that you are a follow of Detroit Runner.  You know, I've got to get something out of this for my effort! :)  Most of you probably are already anyway but more are certainly welcome!  Please spread the word!

While it's not a requirement you better do it though, I would love to hear about your race reports so I can do a follow up post of people around the USA.

So if you are interested, please leave me a comment that you are a follower and that you would be interested in doing the Virtual 5k.  I would also like to know what State you are from because I'm going to track that as well to see if we can get at least one from every State.  If you can meet at Stoney Creek as well, let me know that too so I can plan something very informal.

I have some bibs coming from Road ID and some prizes(eligible for everyone participating).  I'm also trying to find a way for everyone to print one of their bibs as well.  More to follow!  While I have not received the Road ID stuff yet, I'd like to thank them in advance for the support.  They really are supportive of the running community and have great products that I use everyday - and I would say that without getting anything from them.

Have a great day and.....Keep Running!
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64 comments:

  1. JJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Count me in! I am from NY.

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  2. misszippyJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Oh! Maybe, just maybe I'll be running (albeit slowly) by then. I'll keep you posted.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Is there a shirt?

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    i am so in! i'm from RI

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  5. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I'm in! (from CA)

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  6. MichelleJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Count me in! I'm in MA

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  7. JohannJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Can I run if I'm not from the USA but from South Africa? If so I'm in. I don't mind if prizes can only be shipped to USA runners.

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  8. StephanieJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Count me in!

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  9. Kim (Book Worm Runs)January 19, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    OK, I am sucker for any type of race so I am in :)

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  10. KovasPJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I would love to do this but I'm having my hair done that day.

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  11. Jen FeenyJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    So... I've consulted my training plan and I have an 18 miler that weekend but I could maybe, just maybe switch it to Sunday and head over your way for the official race. :)

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  12. Black KnightJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    The Black Knight Army War Council will have a meeting to plan this new committment.
    Thanks for your effort.
    But you know, we don't take prisoners.....

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  13. Fifty KJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    If I am up and running by then (which I hope I am) I'm game for it!

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  14. tahoegirlJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    How fun. It's a step down week for me that Saturday with a 7 miler planned. I'm in.

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  15. Jazzed StarJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Pending how my current training pans out, I'd do it. I'm from MI!

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  16. jenniferJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I'm in too. I'm in GA, by the way!

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  17. NejJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Nebraska reporting, I'm totally in.

    (and close enough to Iowa that I can run on the other side of the river if you need that state instead - giggle)

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  18. drdaveJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Stony Creek is about 2 hours from me so I don't know if I would make it down there from the great white north in The Thumb but I will join you in the run none-the-less.

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  19. XLMICJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I want to give it a shot! I am in Northern California.

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  20. Run Jess RunJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    In! MI

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  21. MCM MamaJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Count me in! VA

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  22. Jim ... 50after40January 20, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Count me in, just put it on my calendar!

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  23. Detroit Runner(Jeff)January 20, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Jamoosh - Ha! Sorry no shirt. I thought that all you experienced runners don't need anymore shirts?

    Johann - Absolutely, you're in! Sorry, I have to remember we're on the WORLD wide web, not the USA web. Anyone else from other countries is also welcome!

    Kovas - I understand. Sorry, but you could use it :)

    Morgan - That would be awesome! If you can't, I'll still count you in for the virtual race.

    Thanks every one. Please spread the word.

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  24. Sue G.January 20, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Count me in--I'm from Iowa. This will be my first virtual 5K, and I'm looking forward to it!

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  25. TNTcoach KenJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I'll be at Stony Creek with my team, so I'll be looking for you!

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  26. bobbiJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I'm in! (IL)

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I'm in (NY)!

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  28. ClaireJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Wisconsin..and totally in!

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  29. Detroit Runner(Jeff)January 20, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Awesome - more people....Keep them coming! Very exciting!

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  30. Meg O @watchmegorunJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    ooh I want to do it and you know I'm from the area, so shouldn't be a problem coming out!

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  31. Karen SealJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I'm from Louisiana! Sounds like a lot of fun! :0)

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  32. AdrienneJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Sounds awesome. I'm in from Arizona!!

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  33. JennyJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I want in and I'm from NC. Doesn't look like you have anyone from here yet - or maybe I just can't tell because a lot of people aren't giving their states.

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  34. MattJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I'm game for it. Minnesota.

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  35. KimJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Count me in! I am from Ohio!

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  36. Sheina T.January 23, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I'm game! I'm in Las Vegas, NV!

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  37. MollyJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    how did I miss this?! I'm in, I'm from NY.

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  38. ShawnJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I've never done anything like this, but sure, why not!? :D I'm from California...

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  39. SueJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Can I do this? By the way I'm from abroad...hope that's ok.

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  40. Detroit Runner(Jeff)January 29, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    That's great. I have everyone in up to this point. Sue - what country are you from. I have you included.

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  41. SueJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I'm from Malaysia...a really tiny dot over in the East! Thanks a bunch DR.

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  42. PatJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I'm in! I haven't done much running (or blogging) for a few months, but this is a great way to get back into it. You now have two of us from NE!

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  43. DarleneJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I'm in - I'm from NY.

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  44. Detroit Runner(Jeff)January 31, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Sue, Pat and Darlene - you're in!!!

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  45. LaurieFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Okay, since you don't have any love yet from Oregon I'll be happy to represent my state... I'm in!

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  46. TeamarciaFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Ok I'm in so IL is covered. Or did Kovas and his hair appt already have it covered?

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  47. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I'm in and from Ohio. I think I told you that I was going to participate in a different post... sorry about that! :)

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  48. Erin February 2, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Virtual race participant checking in :) I signed up to follow your blog and I'm from Pittsburgh, PA :)

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  49. Detroit Runner(Jeff)February 3, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Laurie, Colleen, Erin - you're all in.

    Marcia - he's still having his hair done so you are in for IL. He's hasn't told me he's in yet.

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  50. Detroit Runner(Jeff)February 3, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Colleen - I already had you in. No problem.

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  51. ltlindianFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I'm in and I'm from Maine. You have anyone from Maine yet? Please remind me about this, I have a terrible memory! :)
    Michelle

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  52. Detroit Runner(Jeff)February 13, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I've got you down, Michelle. Thanks. You're the first from Maine!

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  53. AllisonFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    count me in! I'm in TX!

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  54. CrystalFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    2 for Ky. my hubby and i are both going to do it! :)

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  55. BabyWeightMyFatAssFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    How did I miss this? I'm in! Representing IL along with Marcia!

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  56. Tortuga_RunnerFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I'm in. Sophia from California.

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  57. giraffyFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Awesome! I'm in! (CA)

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  58. KFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Count me in, I am in Florida!!! I am a new runner! Dont really know much about how to do a virtual 5k, hope u give more details soon! I'm a follower!

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  59. Detroit Runner(Jeff)February 24, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I have everyone included up to this post. K - you didn't have an e-mail attached to your sign on so I could not e-mail you but, essentially. Run 3.1 miles. Post your time after the race. I will include a post to post them at Starting on Saturday. Run it anytime a week before 3/5 and a week after 3/5 and your entered to win the prizes. Prizes are two SPIbelts, two RoadID coupons and an Extreme Running book. Good luck!

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  60. Amanda@runninghoodFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Okay count me in...I'll be running a 5k that day anyway...well a week later. :) Now I just have to remember to send you my time.

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  61. KerrieFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Is this still open? I'd love to participate. And I'm in Washington state. Ooooh, that rhymed!

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  62. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    count me in! I live in WA

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  63. ScrappytbearMarch 1, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Im a follower; I'll do your virtual 5 K :) I live in Snowy NS so I will not be joining you IRL!

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  64. Detroit Runner(Jeff)March 1, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Ok, I have all of you down up to this point. Scrappytbear - is NS - Nova Scotia?

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